I bet I've been using mine longer than you've been using yours. Keep reading to see.
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I've been using St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub for over a decade now. I started using it in high school when I had some acne issues and have continued using it ever since. I used it during a period of adult acne right after college graduation and continue using it now, even though I haven't had acne issues in years.
So why have I been using the St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub for so long? Because I really love it!
After using it, my skin always feels smooth after using and not dried out. I don't use it every day, just every other day, which is probably why I don't get that dried-out feeling you may see some other reviewers talk about.
Here are some other reasons I like this scrub so much
- The scrub is a true scrub with a grainy texture, but it isn't rough on my skin or blemishes, which is nice for my African-American skin cause I tend to scar easily
- It has a nice consistency as it's not runny enough that it gets wasted, but not too thick that it's too hard to use
- Even though I don't like the taste of apricots, I like the smell; it's not overpowering
- It's not that expensive, and I can stock up on it when there are sales or available coupons
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Despite all of the reasons I love it, there are a few negatives (hey, I'm being honest)
- Apricot is far down the ingredient list, so I'm skeptical of how much is actually in the scrub
- The tube-like packaging isn't that great for getting all of the product out. Once most of the product has been used, I cut the tube in half to get out the rest
- If you have a lot of acne or pimples, the scrub can be too rough to use daily
Description
"Designed for all acne-prone warriors, this deep-cleaning facial cleanser is your ultimate sidekick. Packed with our trusty apricot extract and 2% salicylic acid (aka your pores’ best friend) a pore perfecting Beta Hydroxy Acid, keeps your skin hydrated and happy. "Product benefits
- Deeply exfoliates with 100% natural exfoliants
- Paraben Free
- Oil Free
- Has 2% salicylic acid for blemish control
- Dermatologist Tested
- Hypoallergenic
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Ingredients
Active Ingredients: SALICYLIC ACID (2.0%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
If you'd like to try the St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub for yourself, you can purchase it at the following retailers
How to use
"Just squeeze a dime-sized amount onto your fingertips, massage onto damp skin, and spread in small circular motions to awaken your skin's natural glow. Rinse and shine!"Final words
St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub is a keeper, and as of the writing of this post, I plan to keep it in my beauty regimen for years to come unless I find something better.If you'd like to try the St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub for yourself, you can purchase it at the following retailers
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